Data analysis · Beginner to intermediate · 16 live learning hours

Certificate of completion

Learners who meet the course participation and practical assessment requirements receive a Solid Elf certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Prepare, recode and validate datasets in SPSS
Produce descriptive summaries and useful visualisations
Select and interpret common significance tests and regression outputs
Export clear tables and document an auditable analysis workflow

Course outline

Week 1: SPSS interface, data setup, coding, labels and cleaning
Week 2: Descriptive statistics, crosstabs, charts and assumption checks
Week 3: t-tests, chi-square, correlation and regression foundations
Week 4: Output interpretation, syntax basics and reporting results

Practical project

An SPSS analysis file, documented statistical workflow and short results brief based on an authorised practice dataset.

Before you start

Basic spreadsheet skills and introductory quantitative research knowledge are helpful. Access to a compatible licensed IBM SPSS Statistics installation is required; software licences are not included.

Learning format

Fully online and live. 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 2 hours per session, twice each week. Cohort dates and the two weekly meeting days are agreed during enrolment. Allow an additional 1–2 hours of independent practice each week.

Exercises should use synthetic, de-identified or otherwise authorised material. Do not bring confidential client records or live credentials into a training session.

What the fee includes

Live tuition, guided exercises, reusable analysis templates and feedback on your practical assignment. Software licences and internet access are not included. The published fee is per learner; any applicable tax and payment instructions are stated in writing before you pay. Certificate of completion is provided to learners who meet the course participation and assessment requirements.

Software and reference material

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Statistical Data Analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics